Verbal Reasoning - Syllogism - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Syllogism - Syllogism 1 (Q.No. 14)
Directions to Solve
In each of the following questions two statements are given and these statements are followed by two conclusions numbered (1) and (2). You have to take the given two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.
Give answer:
- (A) If only (1) conclusion follows
- (B) If only (2) conclusion follows
- (C) If either (1) or (2) follows
- (D) If neither (1) nor (2) follows and
- (E) If both (1) and (2) follow.
14.
Statements: Some hens are cows. All the cows are horses.
Conclusions:
- Some horses are hens.
- Some hens are horses.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Both (1) and (2) follow.
Discussion:
3 comments Page 1 of 1.
Soubhik datta said:
1 decade ago
Actually both conclusion lead us to the same type answer same. So we can select either of any one. Answer C.
Sundar said:
1 decade ago
Hi Jeeva,
The second diagram shows the implicit possibility.
From the given statement (Some hens are cows, All the cows are horses), we can find a possibility for all hens being as horses.
Because there is no statements to prove "all hens are NOT horses". So that we can assume 'All hens are horses' for making conclusions. Thats why we are drawing the second diagram.
Most of people getting confusion at this type of problems. Little bit of deep thinking is required. Practice few problems in this type, it will be enough for solving all kind of problems.
Hope this help you. Have a nice day!
The second diagram shows the implicit possibility.
From the given statement (Some hens are cows, All the cows are horses), we can find a possibility for all hens being as horses.
Because there is no statements to prove "all hens are NOT horses". So that we can assume 'All hens are horses' for making conclusions. Thats why we are drawing the second diagram.
Most of people getting confusion at this type of problems. Little bit of deep thinking is required. Practice few problems in this type, it will be enough for solving all kind of problems.
Hope this help you. Have a nice day!
Jeeva said:
1 decade ago
Hi, this is Jeeva from Chennai.
I did understand first diagram but couldn't understand second diagram. Please explain me.
I did understand first diagram but couldn't understand second diagram. Please explain me.
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